Q: I have told a series of lies. I lied to my boss and he of course found out and things in the office are not as good as they should be. I am feeling really bad about myself up to a point of hating myself. I really need your help because I want to [...]

Q: I “stumbled” to your website after clicking a link on another site, and I am glad I did. The Dating a Loser section relates very well to what I am going through. My story — I am in the process of ending a relationship that should never have started. I am hoping my story [...]

Q: I’m a 28-year-old male. I recently began to notice a certain pattern of things in my life, such as no meaningful, deep and long-lasting friendships and relationships, no consistency in my personal life and no ability to hold a job. I haven’t worked for over 2 years, just odd jobs here and there. I [...]

Q: I am looking for a Psychologist in my area (Hanford, CA). I am looking for a professional who has experience in conducting pre-employment evaluations for peace officers. A: Pre-Employment screening for peace officers is usually provided by a psychologist with experience in law enforcement or forensics. I’d recommend calling larger police departments in your [...]

Q: I wanted to know about severe social anxiety. I had it in college, and I still continue to have problems. I don’t know where to look when talking to people. I don’t know how fast or where to walk in the mall. It’s getting to the point where I don’t really want to go [...]

Q: My name is Luke, and I am from Oregon USA. I have been diagnosed with manic bi-polar disorder and upon my own research am convinced I also suffer from DID and Schizophrenia. While I have much potential, I can no longer manage my life. I just lost my apartment and job due to a [...]

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